Financial/Business Analyst Senior

Since 1841, the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) has been the heart of The Michigan Difference, educating young leaders through a rich liberal arts curriculum and creating new knowledge through world-class research and scholarship. We offer more than 100-degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs.

As part of the largest College at the University of Michigan, LSA Finance employs more than 100 staff who provide financial, procurement, and research administration support to over 100 units. We are looking for well-qualified applicants for a role to provide financial reporting, analysis, and support services for LSA units and serve in a leadership role on the Financial/Business Analyst team. The financial/business analyst is a member of LSA Finance, reporting to the Business Analyst Manager, and partnering with Unit Administrators to provide shared financial management and financial/business analyst support. A training program is part of the onboarding plan.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Unit Administrators to develop budgets and assist with understanding and interpreting performance against budgets. Troubleshoot financial-related questions.
• Provide accurate and thoughtful guidance regarding UM, LSA, and unit financial policies and procedures.
• Develop regular and ad hoc reports and analyses.
• Review and approve transactions.
• Lead/Participate in special projects to improve reporting, analysis, and internal processes to achieve productivity improvements and customer service delivery.
• Promote a strong internal controls environment and help create and manage processes to ensure controls are in place.
• Provide training to LSA staff on budget and finance topics.
• Assist unit leadership with a wide range of financial-related strategic questions.
• Mentor, coach, and support the professional development of an Analyst Intermediate.
• Advise on operational efficiency within units to help promote the effective use of financial resources.
• Complete regular, thorough, and timely reviews. Document findings and inform units of issues or concerns as needed.
• Partner with LSA Finance support staff on financial activities.
• Communicate and clarify procedures and processes, and ensure communications are timely, relevant, and accurate.

Requirements

• BBA in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent work experience.
• 5 - 8 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Extensive knowledge of spreadsheets such as Excel, Google, and other Office products.
• Significant experience with query tools is highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and with varying levels of financial and budgetary knowledge.
• Exhibits sound judgment; handles sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

In addition, LSA offers:

• Strong commitment to work/life balance
• Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs
• Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses

Pay

The target salary range for this position is $90,000 - $98,000. The actual salary offered may be higher based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements are available. You may work on campus or remotely but are required to come to campus several times per year and as needed to foster intentional collaboration, team building, and connection. Any travel planning or expenses associated with coming to campus are the employee's responsibility.